A fantastic first session for the many new faces joining our Go-Ride Quick Start group; a huge turn out of 12 riders made for a lively, fun session.
We were focussing on the correct techniques for mounting and dismounting and as well as moving our weight around on the bike and cycling in the ready position. It was not long before everyone was showing some real improvement.
Some terrific straight riding saw our riders negotiate the narrow channel of cones with minimal contact even when the gap was little more than 6 inches wide (Kary will be very relieved that her brand new cones survived more or less undamaged!!).
We finished with a game of limbo and a slalom and some great skills were on show with riders getting really low on their bikes – you have set the bar really high (or should that be low?) for future limbos!!
Very well done everyone – a really impressive session.
Just some brief points to think about:
· Remember to put your pedal in the “pedal ready” position (at 2 o’clock) before you move off so you can get some power down and the bike rolling.
· Keep look ahead not at the ground right in front of your wheel; the bike will go where you look.
· Free-wheel (glide) with pedals level and your weight over the centre of the bike.
If you find you have a few spare moments, why not get out and practice what we learnt – you will be amazed at the difference it makes.
Next session: Saturday 8th March – sign-on at 1.45 for 2pm start (3pm finish). Remember to bring a drink and a snack
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